Contents

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[Introduction] xix

[Chapter I.]

Arrival in India—Hospitable friends—The Lieut.-Governor—Journey to the Naga Hills—Nigriting—Golaghat—A panther reminiscence—Hot springs—A village dance—Dimapur—My new abode 1

[Chapter II.]

Samagudting—Unhealthy quarters—A callous widower—Want of water—Inhabitants of the Naga Hills—Captain Butler—Other officials—Our life in the wilds—A tiger carries off the postman—An Indian forest—Encouragement 12

[Chapter III.]

Historical events connected with Manipur and the Naga Hills—Different tribes—Their religion—Food and customs 22

[Chapter IV.]